Obits
Terry Lee “I’yan-Luta”/”PSatuk” CrossBear, 72, of Mayetta, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Medicalodges of Leavenworth.
He was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Topeka, the son of Michael “Mike” and Isabelle (Mitchell) CrossBear.
Terry attended Topeka High School and earned his G.E.D. in the Army....
Daryl Eugene Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 89.
Daryl was born on March 4, 1936, in Horton to Junius Smith and Viola Elizabeth (Schuetz) Smith. He attended St. Leo’s Parochial School and...
Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, surrounded by her adoring family.
She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton to William “Bill” and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton...
Donald Eugene Hrenchir Sr., 97, of Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Aldersgate Assisted Living Community, Topeka.
He was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Emmett. He was the firstborn son of Raphael L. and Marcella (Haug) Hrenchir, and was brother...
Galen Lee Oden, 86, of Grandview, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Galen was born on Aug. 23, 1938, in his grandparents’ home in Holton to Leslie and Helen Oden. By 1949 Galen and his family moved and settled in Kansas City, Mo. Galen graduated from...
Ronald “Ronnie” William Blackwell, 40, Holton, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1984, in Topeka, to Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Blackwell and Mary “Cathy” Cathrine Martinez Blackwell.
Mr. Blackwell worked as a foundation repairman with Roy Uhl until his health no longer allowed....
Donna Hamlin, 89, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
She was born Oct. 21, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter and Emma (Savage) Young.
Donna married James “Jim” Max Hamlin on March 8, 1986. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011.
Donna and Jim were...
Debra Montgomery passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in San Francisco, Calif.
Debra was born June 9, 1953, to William (Jr.) and Ruth Montgomery. She grew up in Holton, attending Colorado Elementary School and Holton Junior and Senior High School. In 1973 she moved to Minnesota and was one of the...
Marje Ann Cochren (Riley) was born on July 20, 1937, and raised in Wichita. She was the daughter of Orville Marion Riley and Doris (Noble) Riley. Marje grew up with Midwestern values of faith, family and hard work — principles that would guide her throughout her life.
On Aug. 7, 1955, she married...
Joan Darlene Schiffbauer, 81, of Holton, passed away on June 2, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by family. She faced a long and brave battle with cancer with amazing strength and grace.
Born on July 10, 1943, to Joaquin and Hazel Alvarnaz, Joan spent her early years and...
